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8th Grade Social Studies: North Carolina History

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Currently in 8th grade social studies...

We're looking at NC in the 20th century. We'll be building a portfolio of important people and events that have affected our state.

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Day/Date	Learning Objective	Essential Questions	What did we do in class?	Homework	Downloads/Links
Monday, May 21		What significant events happened in the 20th century?	Our family tree projects are due today. We'll also take a 20th century events pretest to see what we know. We'll begin our portfolio project to keep it all together.		20th Century Table of Contents 20th Century Pretest Where are you? Writing Assignment
Tuesday, May 22		What significant events happened in the 20th century?	We continue on Day Two of our 20th Century Portfolio. We're exploring how the US became a world power using the American History Book.		Becoming a World Power
Wednesday, May 23
Thursday, May 24
Friday, May 25

Day/Date	Learning Objective	Essential Questions	What did we do in class?	Homework	Downloads/Links
Monday, May 14			Several of us need a few more minutes to finish scavenger hunts today before we move on.		Scavenger Hunt Worksheet Virtual tour of Ellis Island
Tuesday, May 15			No Social Studies today due to the Science EOG.
Wednesday, May 16			We look at the symbol of America that welcome immigrants from Europe: the Statue of Liberty. We'll also look at our own family history by constructing a family tree.	Family tree is due on Monday, May 21.
Thursday, May 17			We will finish looking at the Old West today. Don't forget to work on your family tree.	Family tree is due on Monday, May 21.
Friday, May 18	5.01 Identify th erole played by the agriculture, textile, tobacco, and furniture industries in NC and analyze their importance in the economic development of the state. 5.04 Identyify technological advances, and evaluate their influence on the quality of life in NC.	How did NC begin recovering from the Civil War and Reconstruction?	We'll be reading about the economic development that occurred from 1877-1907. We'll be using the NC textbook and answering questions in small groups to complete the activity.		Economic Development in NC

Day/Date	Learning Objective	Essential Questions	What did we do in class?	Homework	Downloads/Links
Monday, May 7	4.05 Analyze the political, economic, and social impact of Reconstruction on the state and identify the reasons why Reconstruction came to an end.	How did Reconstruction affect NC and the nation?	We will finally find out what happened to Mary Surratt in "The Conspirator." We will also be reading from the textbook to learn the plan of Reconstruction for our war-torn country.		Reconstruction
Tuesday, May8		How did the Industrial Revolution affect NC?	We will go over our questions on Reconstruction today. We will look at the the Five W's of the Industial Revolution.
Wednesday, May 9		What are the zones of the ocean? How did the Industrial Revolution affect NC?	We start off with a little review activity for science. We're creating foldables to share information on the four zones of the ocean. We have a couple more W's of the Five W's of the Industrial Revolution to finish, also.
Thursday, May 10			We completed our ocean zones foldable today in class. No, it's not really social studies, but it could be points on your science test next week!
Friday, May 11		How did European immigrants gain access to the US?	We're headed to the computer lab today to learn about Ellis Island. Many European Immigrants were "processed" through this station under the watchful gaze of the Statue of Liberty. Complete the scavenger hunt to learn about the experience.		Scavenger Hunt Worksheet Virtual tour of Ellis Island

Day/Date	Learning Objective	Essential Questions	What did we do in class?	Homework	Downloads/Links
Monday, Apr 30	4.03 Assess NC's role in the Civil War and analyze the social and economic impact of the war on the state. 4.04 Evaluate the importance of the roles played by individuals at the state and national levels during the Civil War and Reconstruction Period.	What was the Civil War like for NC families?	We finish our vocab puzzle, check the book review questions and play the BIG review game to prepare for tomorrow's test.		Review Game Slides
Tuesday, May 1		How did the American Civil War affect NC and the US?	May Day! May Day! Test day. We'll be taking our test on the American Civil War. Hope you studied!
Wednesday, May 2		How did the American Civil War affect NC and the US?	So, not everyone was able to finish the test yesterday. We'll finish it today and then, begin looking at the conspiracy to assassinate Lincoln.		The Conspirator Discussion questions
Thursday, May 3			We're continuing our look at the assassination of Lincoln and the trial of Mary Surratt. Were her rights violated during her trial? Think about what you learned about the Bill of Rights.
Friday, May 4

Using the on-line textbook

On-line Textbook:

www.classzone.com

1. Select Middle School-Social Studies.

2. Select North Carolina.

3. Click-Find your book.

4. Choose North Carolina in the American Experience

5. Click "online book"

6. Click "create a student account"

7. Use activation code: 2497243-20

8. Click "create a student account" again.

9. Complete the username/password information.

10. Use the online textbook to gain more knowledge of North Carolina.

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